New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (triceps) will only be sidelined for a matter of weeks with his torn triceps as opposed to a matter of months. Ninkovich suffered the injury in practice Tuesday, Aug. 9.

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (triceps) has a torn triceps, according to a source. There was no tear on the tendon, however. The injury will not require surgery, and if the rehabilitation process goes well, Ninkovich could return by October.

New England Patriots DE/LB Rob Ninkovich has been the starting defensive end for each of the past five seasons, but he has been taking almost all of his practice reps at minicamp as an off-the-line linebacker. Most of his work has been lining up next to LB Jamie Collins. Ninkovich has been dropping into coverage in 7-on-7 drills, displaying his unique athleticism and versatility.

New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich is now scheduled to make $5 million in 2015 after his contract was adjusted, according to a source. Ninkovich was originally scheduled to make $2.45 million next season.

New England Patriots LB Rob Ninkovich (ankle) said he will be ready to play in Week 17 after being an addition to the injury report Thursday, Dec. 26. He didn't appear to injure himself in Week 16 but on the practice field this week.

New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (foot) is optimistic about his foot issue. "In the game there, I had a little something there, just don't really want to get into the specifics of it, but it's something that with having a week off, I'm sure I'll feel even better next week and running around and doing whatever it is as far as a week of recovery," he said.

New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (foot) left in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, against the Pittsburgh Steelers and didn't return due to a foot injury. However, he did roam the sideline with his equipment at the ready during the fourth quarter. Ninkovich didn't need a walking boot as he left the stadium, and he was in relatively good spirits after the game.